The Prime Minister’s Office says that despite the delays in signing the deal and its approval by the government, hostages are still expected to be released from Gaza on Sunday as planned.
According to a statement from the PMO, once the ceasefire deal has been approved by both the security cabinet and the full cabinet, and has gone into effect, “the release of hostages can be carried out according to the planned outline,” which would see three female hostages freed on Sunday.
The security cabinet is meeting now and the full government is expected to meet tomorrow evening to approve the deal.
Following the government approval, the High Court is still slated to hear petitions against elements of the deal, but it is widely expected not to intervene.
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